The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce "Business Innovation Institute" is a series aimed at highlighting South Florida’s most celebrated top executives. Local businesses get the opportunity to meet top management and learn best practices that are used to address current business issues. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. lunch and program. Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, 1601 Biscayne Blvd., ballroom level, Miami. $30 members. $40 others. Details: (305) 577-5432 or cpereira@miamichamber.com or www.miamichamber.com.

OUTLOOK ON AMERICAS

The Association of American Chambers of Commerce in Latin America, the US Chamber of Commerce and the Center for Hemispheric Policy at the University of Miami host AACCLA’s "Outlook on the Americas" luncheon featuring Alan García, former president of Peru. 11:30-11:55 a.m. registration. Noon-2:30 p.m. luncheon. Biltmore Hotel, 1200 Anastasia Ave., Coral Gables. $75 for US Chamber members. $90 others. RSVP suggested. Details: (202) 463-5573 or aparmiter@uschamber.com.